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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Wheels & Tires => Topic started by: launchpad on April 14, 2013, 09:52:11 pm

Title: Best fit for 8" and 7" rims
Post by: launchpad on April 14, 2013, 09:52:11 pm

I see there's a lot of discussion on tire size here.   My question is what would be the best tire size for me?   I have an 82, 2-wheel drive 6.2 Chevy that I'm getting ready to restore.   I purchased a set of staggered factory rally rims.   I want the widest tire for the rear 8" with out ballooning out, more straight up and down look.   Same with the front 7"s    Any pictures would be appreciated.   Thanks

Title: Re: Best fit for 8" and 7" rims
Post by: Fairlane514 on April 14, 2013, 09:55:05 pm

I have 255/60/15 on my 15x8 Corvette rally wheels and they look straight up and down. You could probably go a little wider on the 8 inch wheels , but the 255.60/15 on the 7 inch is probably the widest tire.

Title: Re: Best fit for 8" and 7" rims
Post by: launchpad on April 14, 2013, 10:42:41 pm

By chance have a picture to share?

Title: Re: Best fit for 8" and 7" rims
Post by: SNWBLL on April 15, 2013, 09:41:45 am

For comparison, the front is 255/70-15 and rear is 315/70-15.
Both are 8" wheels.